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SUMMARY:[LEASE] Quid pro quo leases and the ground rent cap
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Housing\, Communities and Local Government open
 ed a consultation on 2 July 2026 on whether quid pro quo leases should be 
 exempt from the proposed cap on ground rents in residential leases\; the c
 onsultation closes on 27 August 2026. Agents managing leasehold properties
  or advising buyers on new builds should review the proposals to understan
 d how the ground rent cap may affect transactions and lease structures.\nW
 ho this affects: Agents managing leasehold properties or advising buyers o
 n new-build leasehold homes.\nSuggested approach:\n1. Review the MHCLG con
 sultation document on quid pro quo leases and the ground rent cap (publish
 ed 2 July 2026) to understand the proposed exemptions.\n2. Confirm with yo
 ur property management or sales teams which portfolio properties currently
  include quid pro quo lease arrangements.\n3. Consider responding to the c
 onsultation by 27 August 2026 if your business has evidence or views on ho
 w the ground rent cap should apply to these leases.\n4. Note that any fina
 l cap regulations may affect lease terms for new-build sales or lease exte
 nsions your agency handles.\nSource: https://www.gov.uk/government/consult
 ations/quid-pro-quo-leases-and-the-ground-rent-cap\nWatchdog HQ is an info
 rmation service\, not legal advice. Verify against the cited source before
  acting.
URL:https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/quid-pro-quo-leases-and-the
 -ground-rent-cap
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